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Testing restrictions cause cancellation of national guard training

Wednesday, July 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingNational Guard training which had been planned for this weekend at Fort Chaffee has been cancelled because federal rules don’t allow mass testing for COVID-19.At his daily press conference Wednesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said state officials and the adjacent general of the... Read More.

20 Year old Pine Bluff Suspect in May homicide in jail with no bond

Wednesday, July 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingA 20-year-old Pine Bluff man arrested Monday will be held without bond pending the filing of murder charges against him.Following a court hearing Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jamonte Washington with capital murder... Read More.

Body found in Desha County prompts investigation

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

An investigation is underway in Desha County after a body was found on a rural road Monday.Media reports identified the victim as Viola Davis, 56, of Dumas.Special agents of the Arkansas State Police and The Desha County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation.No further... Read More.

State employees to get raise because of surplus revenue

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas will end the fiscal year with an additional $360 million in revenue they were not expecting, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.Among other things, that means that state employees will be receiving a 2.2 percent merit pay raise.At his daily COVID-19 press... Read More.

UAMS awarded money for COVID-19 digital health technology

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $940,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for digital health technology to treat patients for COVID-19 and deliver medical information to patients and providers across the state.The funds also will help... Read More.

Texas man arrested after altercation at White Hall

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Texas man who was waited on an outstanding warrant was arrested by White Hall Police Sunday after an altercation with his former girlfriend.Brandon Lee Hayes, 25, was taken into custody by White Hall Officers after he ran from them, leaving behind... Read More.

State Prison Director to retire

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ prison system said Monday she’s retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus.Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Wendy Kelley announced her retirement at a state Board... Read More.

Cases of COVID-19 decline in state after increases last week

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingReported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas which last week were in excess of 700 per day have declined for the past three days, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday.There are currently 20,257 cumulative cases of COVID-19, that’s 439 more than were reported on... Read More.

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Bond set in domestic battery incident

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $200,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of beating his girlfriend and cutting off one of her fingers Saturday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timothy Parker,... Read More.

Hit and run accident at Stuttgart leaves man dead

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

A Stuttgart man was found dead near U.S. Highway 79 in Arkansas County Saturday after he was apparently hit by a vehicle that had left the scene.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Nelson Sims, 56, was pronounced dead by Deputy... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases in state top 675

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn additional 678 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas over the past 24 hours with nearly all of them in community settings.State Health Director Dr. Nate Smith said Friday that only nine of the new cases came from a correctional facility.... Read More.

Tip leads to meth seizure, two arrests

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Little Rock couple were arrested Thursday after large quantities of suspected methamphetamine was found In a vehicle they were in.Douglas Barrow, 51, and Jessica Barrow, 35, were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies and investigators received a tip that a large... Read More.